Senior Congress leader Kumari Ananthan, a prominent literary figure, passed away in Chennai at the age of 93 due to age-related illness. Ananthan, a five-time Tamil Nadu Assembly member and former Lok Sabha MP, had a significant impact on Tamil Nadu politics. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, expressed profound sorrow at his demise, highlighting his deep connection to the Tamil language. Ananthan’s body will be laid in state for tributes at Soundararajan’s Chennai residence. The passing of the veteran leader has left a void in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.